With only a few short weeks until Santa Paws makes his visit to all creatures, great and small, it's time to start getting those Christmas presents ready for your fur-friends and family.
You may be feeling uninspired about what to gift the pet-lovers in your life this festive season, which is why we've brainstormed six of the best present ideas that every animal-lover is bound to love.
1. A personalised pet portrait from Fleabags and Friends
Do you have a friend who is utterly obsessed with looking at photos of their pet?
Why not give them a gift that they can look at forever, with a custom, handmade pet portrait from our supporters and favourite local small business, Fleabags and Friends.
Left it too late to place your order? Give a loved one a Fleabags and Friends gift voucher instead.
2. Shop the Christmas range at your nearest Petbarn
With more than 100 Christmas-themed products in their festive range, you'll be able choose a gift from Petbarn that any creature, great or small, will love and appreciate. From treats and toys, to collars and clothing, Petbarn has everything you'll need to make your Christmas shopping fun and fuss-free this year.
3. Give the gift of a long and healthy life
Why not give your pet-loving friend the gift of health this year, with a bag of quality food from Royal Canin… their pet will love you for it.
Royal Canin focuses its efforts on understanding the unique nutritional needs of domestic cats and dogs. Every bag of food is specifically formulated to help your pet live a long and healthy life – what more could you want?
4. Rummage for a totally unique gift at an RSPCA op shop
Doing Christmas on a budget this year? Or just love the thrill of finding something totally individual to gift a loved one?
Because the best things in life are rescued, hitting up one of our 13 op shop locations and scoring yourself some real festive season bargains is possibly the best way to do Christmas. By shopping at an RSPCA op shop, you can go home extra proud, as all proceeds help animals in need.
5. Give the gift of a second chance to a rescue animal in need
Looking to give back this festive season? Gift your loved ones with the gift of kindness by signing them up to be a Guardian Angel to one of the 27,114 animals who will come through RSPCA's shelters over the festive season.
By becoming a Guardian Angel, you're gifting food, medical care and loads of love to vulnerable animals spending Christmas without a home or family. We'll send your loved one an e-card thanking them for their generous contribution.
6. Dog training classes for your friend and their pooch
Has your friend or family member just welcomed a new furbaby into their life? RSPCA Dog Training offers a range of small group classes and specialised workshops to make every dog's transition into a new home an enjoyable one. So why not give the gift of force-free training that everyone will appreciate and enjoy!
Browse our range of classes and book yours today.
There you have it! Six of the best ways to shower your animal-loving friend or family member with the best Christmas gifts they could have wished for.
